Margaritas

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 cup cracked ice
• Coarse sea salt for coating rims
• Lime wedges for garnish

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker or a jar with a lid, combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and ice. Shake 12 to 15 times. Remember, the more you shake, the more the ice will diffuse into the drink.

Spread salt on a small, flat plate. Moisten the rims of two 6-ounces glasses, preferably long-stemmed, with the lime wedges and invert onto the plate of salt, then shake off any excess. Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

It's simple to add your signature to the traditional margarita. Begin with this basic recipe, then try one or more of the following:

• Experiment with different ages and styles of tequila. • Substitute another fruit liqueur for the Cointreau (orange liqueur). • Substitute orange juice or another fruit juice for the lime juice (match it to the fruit liqueur you choose). • Add freshly ground pepper or finely grated lime zest to the margarita salt. • Add a dash of Tabasco sauce to the finished margarita. • Instead of shaking the margarita, blend it. To make a frozen version, prepare the margarita in a blender or mix it with about 3 cups crushed ice. To make an especially summery drink, add about 2 cups fruit puree, such as watermelon or strawberry.